How to get rid of old electronics in McMinn County

Take them to the Athens Recycling Center. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead. Limit: small electronics that plug into the wall. No TVs over 26 inches.

Athens Recycling Center

Recycling and household hazardous waste

Hours
Monday to Friday	7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday	7:30 a.m. to noon
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.
Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
The City of Athens posts the Recycling Center’s hours as 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The state’s hazardous waste page lists 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

118 Rocky Mount Road, Athens, TN 37303

Get directions Call the center

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 10, 2026.

Sources: City of Athens: Recycling Center; TDEC: Household hazardous waste program

Rules for electronics

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Small electronics that plug into the wall. No TVs over 26 inches.
Residency: Not posted. Call ahead.

Electronics in other counties

Source: City of Athens: Recycle Center guidelines

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